method

English

/ˈmɛθəd/

noun
Definitions
  • A process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process):
  • (acting) A technique for acting based on the ideas articulated by and focusing on authentically experiencing the inner life of the character being portrayed.
  • (object-oriented) A subroutine or function belonging to a class or object, synonym of member function
  • (slang) Marijuana.
  • (dated) An instruction book systematically arranged.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French methode derived from Latin methodus (method, way of teaching) derived from Ancient Greek μέθοδος (system, pursuit of knowledge, investigation, mode of prosecuting such inquiry, method, fashion).

Origin

Ancient Greek

μέθοδος

Gloss

system, pursuit of knowledge, investigation, mode of prosecuting such inquiry, method, fashion

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